Mercedes Benz A Class 2012 Owner's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 21
At a glance ........................................... 27
Safety ................................................... 39
Opening and closing ........................... 73
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 91
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 103
Climate control ................................. 121
Driving and parking .......................... 141
On-board computer and displays .... 207
Stowing and features ....................... 267
Maintenance and care ...................... 283
Breakdown assistance ..................... 297
Wheels and tyres .............................. 317
Technical data ................................... 335
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Socket
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Display message ............................ 254
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 182
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 132
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 126
Active light function ......................... 109
Active Park Assist
Display message ............................ 248
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 190
Detecting parking spaces .............. 187
Exiting a parking space .................. 189
Function/notes ............................. 187
Important safety notes .................. 186
Parking .......................................... 188
Towing a trailer .............................. 190
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 110
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Additional speedometer ................... 220
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 344
............................ 230
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 107
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Kneebag ...........................................
Sidebag ............................................ 44
Triggering ......................................... 41
Windowbag ...................................... 45
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (white display message) .... 245
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 139
Rear ............................................... 140
Setting ........................................... 139
Setting the centre air vents ........... 139
Setting the side air vents ............... 140
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
AMG
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Performance Seat ............................ 97
Anti-glare film .................................... 281
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 167
Ashtray ............................................... 277
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 217
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 217
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 290
Hiding a service message .............. 289
Notes ............................................. 289
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 290
Service message ............................ 289
Special service requirements ......... 290
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Index
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ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Activating/deactivating
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Function ........................................... 69
Interior motion sensor ..................... 70
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
Tow-away protection ........................ 70
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 219
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ............................. 195
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 214
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 242
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 147
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 146
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 105
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 154
Automatic drive program ............... 156
Changing gear ............................... 154
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 151
Display message ............................ 252
Drive program display .................... 152
Driving tips .................................... 154
Emergency running mode .............. 159
Engaging drive position .................. 153
Engaging neutral ............................ 153
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 153
Engaging reverse gear ................... 153
Engaging the park position ............ 152
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 154
Kickdown ....................................... 154
Manual drive program .................... 156
Overview ........................................ 151
Problem (fault) ............................... 159
Program selector button ................ 155
Pulling away ................................... 144
Selector lever ................................ 153
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 156
Trailer towing ................................. 155
................... 69
Transmission position display 152, 153
Transmission positions .................. 153
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 159
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 135
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 134
Problem (display message) ............ 138
Remote control .............................. 135
Setting ........................................... 224
Setting the departure time ............. 136
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 134
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 135
Problem (display message) ............ 138
Remote control .............................. 135
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 349
................. 134
B
Bag hook ............................................ 273
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 205
Folding out .....................................
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 306
Display message ............................ 244
Important safety notes .................. 304
Jump starting ................................. 308
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 49
Function ........................................... 49
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 41
Function ........................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 219
Display message ............................ 247
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Index
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Notes/function .............................. 198
Trailer towing ................................. 199
Bonnet
Active
bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 284
Closing ........................................... 286
Display message ............................ 254
Important safety notes .................. 284
Opening ......................................... 285
Boot
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 346
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 236
Notes ............................................. 344
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 65
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 240
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 344
Display message ............................ 230
Driving tips .................................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking brake ................................ 163
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 291
Carpets .......................................... 296
Display ........................................... 295
Exhaust pipe .................................. 294
Exterior lighting ............................. 293
Gear or selector lever .................... 295
High-pressure cleaner ....................
Interior ........................................... 295
Matt paintwork .............................. 292
Notes ............................................. 290
Paint .............................................. 292
Plastic trim .................................... 295
Reversing camera .......................... 294
Roof lining ...................................... 296
Seat belt ........................................ 296
Seat cover ..................................... 296
Sensors ......................................... 294
Steering wheel ............................... 295
Trim pieces .................................... 295
Washing by hand ........................... 291
Wheels ........................................... 292
Windows ........................................ 293
Wiper blades .................................. 293
Wooden trim .................................. 295
Car wash (care) ................................. 291
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 75
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 116
Cornering light function ................. 115
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 114
Rear foglamp ................................. 116
Reversing lamps ............................ 116
Tail lamps ...................................... 116
Turn signals (front) ......................... 115
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 116
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 60
Rear doors ....................................... 60
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 50
Restraint systems ............................ 50
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 52
ISOFIX .............................................. 53
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
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Index
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Problem (malfunction) ..................... 56
Recommendations ........................... 58
Suitable positions
Top Tether ....................................... 54
Cigarette lighter ................................ 278
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 294
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 134
Controlling automatically ............... 128
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 132
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 126
Demisting the windows .................. 130
Demisting the windscreen ............. 130
Important safety notes .................. 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 128
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control ..................... 123
Notes on using THERMOTRONIC
automatic climate control .............. 125
Overview of systems ...................... 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 128
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 132
Setting the air distribution ............. 129
Setting the airflow ......................... 129
Setting the air vents ...................... 139
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 132
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 131
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 129
THERMATIC automatic climate
control ........................................... 123
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 125
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
............................ 56
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 218
Display message ............................ 230
Operation/notes .............................. 62
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 107
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 132
Convenience opening feature ............ 85
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 288
Display message ............................ 243
Important safety notes .................. 344
Temperature (on-board computer) . 226
Temperature gauge ........................ 208
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 109
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 112
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 169
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ............................ 250
Driving system ............................... 168
Important safety notes .................. 168
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 169
Selecting ........................................ 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 169
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 276
Important safety notes .................. 275
Rear compartment ......................... 276
Index
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D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 221
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 105
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Interior lighting .............................. 223
Diagnostics connection ...................... 23
Diesel .................................................. 341
Digital speedometer ......................... 212
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 239
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 104
Setting for driving on the right/left 221
Switching on/off ........................... 105
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 295
Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 289
General information ....................... 229
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 229
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 229
Driving systems ............................. 245
Engine ............................................ 243
Key ................................................ 256
Lights ............................................. 239
Safety systems .............................. 230
Tyres .............................................. 251
Vehicle ........................................... 252
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 266
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 175
Cruise control lever ....................... 174
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 249
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 175
Driving tips .................................... 178
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 173
Selecting ........................................ 175
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 177
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 81
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 75
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from the inside) ................ 80
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 156
Display ........................................... 153
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 152
Manual ........................................... 156
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 290
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 104
Driving on flooded roads .................. 167
Driving safety system
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 62
Distance warning function ............... 62
Electronic Brake-force Distribution .. 69
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ......................................... 65, 66
................. 218
Index
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 65
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Overview .......................................... 61
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL ................................................ 69
Driving system
Active Parking Assist ..................... 186
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 195
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 197
Cruise control ................................ 168
Display message ............................ 245
Distronic Plus ................................ 173
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 199
Lane package ................................ 197
PARKTRONIC ................................. 182
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 181
Reversing camera .......................... 191
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 196
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 171
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 167
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Brakes ........................................... 166
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 178
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Driving in winter ............................. 167
Driving on flooded roads ................ 167
Driving on wet roads ...................... 167
General .......................................... 165
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
New brake pads/linings ................ 167
Running-in tips ............................... 142
Snow chains .................................. 321
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 104
Towing a trailer .............................. 201
Wet road surface ........................... 166
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 215
....... 61
E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 272
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 212
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 147
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 146
Deactivating/activating ................. 147
General information ....................... 146
Important safety notes .................. 146
Introduction ................................... 145
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 332
Removing ....................................... 332
Technical data ............................... 333
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 83
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Engine
Display message ............................ 243
ECO start/stop function ................ 145
Engine number ............................... 338
Jump-starting ................................. 308
Running irregularly ......................... 149
Starting problems .......................... 149
Starting the engine with the key .... 144
Stopping ........................................ 162
............................ 232
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Index
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 314
Warning lamp (engine diagnostics)
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 336
Problem (fault) ............................... 149
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 344
Checking the oil level ..................... 286
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 287
Display message ............................ 245
Filling capacity ............................... 343
Notes about oil grades ................... 343
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 286
Temperature (on-board computer) . 226
Topping up ..................................... 287
Viscosity ........................................ 344
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 21
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 226
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 218
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 68
Display message ............................ 230
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 65
Function/notes ......................... 65, 66
Important safety guidelines ............. 65
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 260
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 65
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 294
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 105
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 100
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 100
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 99
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 225
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 100
264
Parking position ............................. 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Storing settings (memory function)
101
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 299
First-aid kit ......................................... 298
Fitting a wheel
Removing a wheel .......................... 328
Fitting wheels
Fitting a wheel ............................... 328
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 329
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 325
Raising the vehicle ......................... 326
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 325
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres ......................... 300
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 300
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 301
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 281
Foglamps
Extended range .............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 336
Two-way radio ................................ 336
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 241
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 341
Consumption information .............. 342
Consumption statistics .................. 211
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 212
Displaying the range ...................... 212
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 340
Important safety notes .................. 339
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 340
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Quality (diesel) ............................... 341
Index
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Refuelling ....................................... 159
Tank content/reserve fuel
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 160
Fuel filter (white display message) . 245
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 212
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 339
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 315
Before changing ............................. 314
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 315
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 315
Important safety notes .................. 314
............. 339
G
Gear indicator (on-board computer)
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 295
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 226
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 21
Glove compartment .......................... 269
226
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 108
Display message ............................ 256
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 108
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 345
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 111
Topping up the cleaning system .... 289
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95
Adjusting (manually)
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 96
Fitting/removing (rear) .................... 96
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 291
Hill start assist .................................. 145
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ............................. 180
........................ 95
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 264
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 266
Engine diagnostics ......................... 264
SPORT handling mode ................... 261
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 240
see Warning and indicator lamps
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Settings ......................................... 220
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 208
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 242
Overview ........................................ 108
Setting the dipped-beam headlamps for driving on the right/left . 221
Interior lighting ................................. 111
Automatic control system .............. 111
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Emergency lighting ........................ 112
Manual control ............................... 112
Overview ........................................ 111
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Index
Reading lamp ................................. 111
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 222
Interior motion sensor ........................ 70
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 53
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 299
Using ............................................. 326
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 308
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 76
Checking the battery ....................... 76
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 85
Display message
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 75
Emergency key element ................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss ................................................. 78
Modifying the programming ............. 75
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 143
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 143
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 154
Manual drive program .................... 158
Kneebag ............................................... 44
............................ 256
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 219
Display message ............................ 247
Function/information .................... 199
Lane package ..................................... 197
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 226
Lashing eyelets ................................. 273
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 241
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 221
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 223
Active light function ....................... 109
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 105
Cornering light function ................. 109
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 105
Display message ............................ 239
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Foglamps ....................................... 106
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 108
Headlamp flasher ........................... 108
Headlamp range ............................ 107
Light switch ................................... 105
Main-beam headlamps ................... 107
Motorway mode ............................. 109
Parking lamps ................................ 106
Rear foglamp ................................. 106
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 222
Side lamps ..................................... 106
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 222
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 221
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 105
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 222
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 222
Turn signals ................................... 107
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 242
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 169
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 171
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 268
Index
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Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 223
Luggage compartment enlargement 272
Important safety notes .................. 272
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 274
opening/closing ............................ 274
stowage well, under ....................... 274
Luggage net ....................................... 271
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 96
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 320
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs
Display message ............................ 241
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 151
Gear lever ...................................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 144
Shifting to neutral .......................... 151
Shift recommendation ................... 151
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 292
Memory card (audio) ......................... 215
Memory function ............................... 101
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 229
.............................. 114
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 336
Installation ..................................... 336
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 215
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 279
Transmission output (maximum) .... 336
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 281
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 75
MOExtended tyres ............................. 300
Motorway mode ................................ 109
MP3
Operating ....................................... 215
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 210
Permanent display ......................... 220
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 209
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 213
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 142
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
Important safety notes
Odometer ........................................... 211
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 226
Assistance menu ........................... 217
.................... 40
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Index
Audio menu ................................... 214
Convenience submenu .................. 225
Displaying a service message
Display messages .......................... 229
Factory setting submenu ............... 225
Heating submenu ........................... 224
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 220
Light submenu ............................... 221
Menu overview .............................. 211
Message memory .......................... 229
Navigation menu ............................ 213
Operating the TV ............................ 215
Operating video DVD ..................... 215
Operation ....................................... 209
RACETIMER ................................... 226
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 220
Standard display ............................ 211
Telephone menu ............................ 215
Trip menu ...................................... 211
Vehicle submenu ........................... 223
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 115
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 209
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 61
........ 290
P
Paint code .......................................... 338
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 292
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Rain closing feature ......................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 89
Parking ............................................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 163
........... 86
Position of exterior mirror, frontpassenger side
Reversing camera .......................... 191
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 186
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 233
Electric parking brake .................... 163
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 106
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 185
Driving system ............................... 182
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Problem (fault) ............................... 186
Sensor range ................................. 183
Trailer towing ................................. 185
Warning display ............................. 184
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 52
Petrol .................................................. 340
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 295
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 45
Program selector button .................. 155
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Manual transmission ...................... 144
Trailer ............................................ 145
............................... 100
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
Index
15
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 181
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 226
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating
Country overview ........................... 350
Display message ............................ 246
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 214
see separate operating instructions
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................... 88
Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 272
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 140
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 49
Rear foglamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
see Lights
Rear shelf ........................................... 273
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 100
Dipping (manual) .............................. 98
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 132
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 159
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 340
Refuelling process ......................... 160
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 135
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 136
................. 223
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Overview of bulb types .................. 113
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 113
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 136
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 208
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 151
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 153
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 294
Function/notes ............................. 191
Switching on/off ........................... 191
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 87
Roller sunblinds ............................... 88
Side windows ................................... 84
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 275
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 296
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 346
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 213
.................. 112
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Index
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
Child restraint systems .................... 50
Safety system
see Driving safety system
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 97
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 272
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Belt force limiter .............................. 49
Belt tensioner .................................. 49
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Display message ............................ 237
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 49
Releasing ......................................... 48
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 225
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 96
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 94
Cleaning the cover ......................... 296
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes .................... 93
Seat heating problem ...................... 97
Storing settings (memory function) 101
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 96
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 294
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board computer) . 219
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 344
Coolant (engine) ............................ 344
Engine oil ....................................... 343
Fuel ................................................
Important safety notes .................. 338
Washer fluid ................................... 345
Service report
see Qualified specialist workshop
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 225
On-board computer ....................... 220
Setting the air distribution ............... 129
Setting the airflow ............................ 129
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 226
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 151
Sidebag ................................................ 44
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 85
Convenience opening ...................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
resetting .......................................... 85
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 321
Socket
Centre console .............................. 279
Luggage compartment ................... 279
Points to observe before use ......... 278
Rear compartment ......................... 279
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Spectacles compartment ................. 269
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 218
Displaying ...................................... 218
Display message ............................ 246
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display .................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 196
Important safety notes .................. 196
339
Index
17
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 220
Digital ............................................ 212
In the Instrument cluster
Segments ...................................... 209
Selecting the unit of measurement 220
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 172
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 171
Permanent ..................................... 172
Selecting ........................................ 171
Storing the current speed .............. 172
Variable ......................................... 171
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 261
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Display message ............................ 238
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 143
STEER CONTROL .................................. 69
Steering (display message) .............. 255
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Gearshift paddles ........................... 156
Important safety notes .................... 98
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 156
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 226
Stowage areas ................................... 269
Stowage compartment
Spectacles compartment ............... 269
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 270
Armrest (under) ............................. 270
................. 30
Centre console .............................. 269
Centre console (rear) ..................... 271
Cup holder
Glove compartment ....................... 269
Important safety information ......... 269
Luggage net ................................... 271
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 270
Summer tyres .................................... 320
Sun visor ............................................ 277
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 222
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
..................................... 275
T
Tailgate
Display message
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 346
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 241
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 338
Emergency spare wheel ................. 333
Information .................................... 336
Trailer loads ................................... 349
Tyres/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 346
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 216
Display message ............................ 256
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 215
Number from the phone book ........ 216
Redialling ....................................... 217
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 216
Telephone compartment ................ 270
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 208
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 226
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 226
............................ 254
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Index
Outside temperature ...................... 209
Setting (climate control)
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 168
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobiliser ...................................... 69
Through-loading ................................ 271
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 226
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 301
Top Tether ............................................ 54
Tow-away protection .......................... 70
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 310
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 190
Axle load, permissible .................... 349
Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps 206
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) . 68
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 145
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 255
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 311
Removing the towing eye ............... 312
With both axles on the ground ....... 312
With front axle raised ..................... 312
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 314
Fitting the towing eye .................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 310
Removing the towing eye ............... 312
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 206
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 199
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 294
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 204
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 204
Driving tips .................................... 201
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 205
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 203
Important safety notes .................. 201
Lights display message .................. 239
Mounting dimensions .................... 348
................ 128
Parktronic ...................................... 185
Power supply
Trailer loads ................................... 349
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 152
Transporting the vehicle .................. 313
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 295
Trip computer (on-board computer) 211
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 211
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 213
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 115
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 107
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 215
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 336
Installation ..................................... 336
Transmission output (maximum) .... 336
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Display message ............................ 251
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 303
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 303
Recommended ............................... 321
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes .................. 323
Restarting ...................................... 323
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 324
Checking ........................................ 319
Direction of rotation ...................... 324
Display message ............................ 251
Important safety notes .................. 318
M+S tyres ...................................... 320
MOExtended tyres ......................... 320
Replacing ....................................... 324
Service life ..................................... 319
Storing ........................................... 324
Summer tyres ........................ 168, 320
................................. 206
Index
19
Tyre size (data) .............................. 329
Tyre tread ...................................... 319
see Flat tyre
U
Unladen weight ................................. 346
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 277
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Electronics ..................................... 336
Equipment ....................................... 22
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Individual settings .......................... 220
Leaving parked up ......................... 164
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (key) ................................... 75
Lowering ........................................ 329
Pulling away ................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 326
Registration ..................................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 325
Towing away .................................. 310
Tow-starting ................................... 310
Transporting .................................. 313
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (key) ................................ 75
Vehicle data ................................... 346
Vehicle data ....................................... 346
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 346
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 338
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 299
Vehicle weights ................................. 346
Video (DVD) ........................................
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 215
VIN ...................................................... 338
215
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Warning and indicator lamps
ABS
................................................ 258
Brakes ........................................... 258
Distance warning signal ................. 266
ESP® .............................................. 260
ESP® OFF ....................................... 261
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 169
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 174
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 171
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 52
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Seat belt ........................................ 257
SRS ................................................ 263
Warning triangle ................................ 298
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 256
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 329
Wheel chock ...................................... 325
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 324
Changing a wheel .......................... 324
Checking ........................................ 319
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 324
Emergency spare wheel ................. 332
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 328
Fitting a wheel ............................... 325
Important safety notes .................. 318
Removing a wheel .......................... 328
Storing ........................................... 324
Tightening torque ........................... 329
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 329
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 239
Operation ......................................... 45
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 293
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 130
Index
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Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 345
Topping up
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 256
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Rear window wiper ........................ 118
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 117
see Windscreen
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 320
Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 168
Snow chains .................................. 321
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
M+S tyres ...................................... 320
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Important safety notes .................. 118
Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 119
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 118
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 295
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
..................................... 289
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off
........................... 129
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
H
Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resources which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission,
the following factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R
avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R
observe the correct tyre pressure.
R
do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R
remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R
all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
brake and tyre wear depend on
R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
R
switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R
monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz
will take back your old vehicle
to dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible manner in accordance with the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
There is a network of return points and disassembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehicles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
H
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality
as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
!
Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R
doors
R
door pillars
R
door sills
R
seats
R
dashboard
R
instrument cluster
R
centre console
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Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you use parts, tyres and wheels as well as
accessories
relevant to safety which have not
been approved by Mercedes, the operating
safety of the vehicle could be jeopardised.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Only
use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and conversion parts and accessories that have been
specifically approved for your vehicle for their
reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz
accepts no responsibility for the use of such
parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved.
In Germany, certain parts are only officially
approved for installation or modification if
they comply with legal requirements. This
also applies to some other countries. All genuine Mercedes-Benz parts meet the approval
requirements. The use of non-approved parts
may invalidate the vehicle's general operating
permit.
This is the case:
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if they cause a change of the vehicle type
from that for which the vehicle's general
operating permit was granted
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if other road users could be endangered
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if the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (Y page 338) and the engine number (Y page 338) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Owner's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Owner's
carefully and familiarise yourself with
Manual
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of pub-
of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe-
lication
cific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are
important documents and should kept in the
vehicle.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or necessary repairs carried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system
failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as necessary repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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WARNING
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If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with
limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring could effect their
function and/or the operation of other networked components. This could in particular
also be the case for systems relevant to
safety. They might not function properly any
more and/or jeopardise the operational
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Do
not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
Always have work on electrical and electronic
components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
kerb or an unpaved road
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you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
kerb or a hole in the road
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a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or
parts of the chassis.
In situations like this, the body, the undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tyres could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the strain they are designed
to.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody panelling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system for an extended period, they can
catch fire.
Have
the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If
on continuing your journey you notice that
driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop
the vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components
The following information applies to all components
of the vehicle and the COMAND system which receive and/or transmit radio
waves:
The components of this vehicle which receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You
can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi-
components has been checked and certi-
cle
fied according to the currently valid version
of Directive 72/245/EEC or the equivalent
ECE Regulation ECE-R 10.
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for
the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This may
affect the operating safety of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
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Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardised. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Fit the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient
loose floormats.
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clearance for the pedals. Do not use
If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
vehicle. This particularly applies to work
your
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications, installations and conversions
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work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
checks if it has your registration data.
vehicle
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
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if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
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if your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle ownership.
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
could fail to recognise certain dangers.
others
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the technical data in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Implied warranty
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Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
A number of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or permanently store technical information about:
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the vehicle's operating state
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events
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faults
This technical information generally documents the condition of a component, a module, a system or an environment.
These are, for example:
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operating conditions of system components. This includes, e.g. fluid levels.
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messages from the vehicle and from
status
individual vehicle components. This
includes, e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration, lateral acceleration.
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malfunctions and faults in important system components. This includes, e.g. lights,
brakes.
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reactions of the vehicle in special driving
situations. This includes, e.g. deployment
of an airbag, intervention of stability control
systems.
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environmental conditions. This includes,
e.g. the outside temperature.
This data is exclusively technical in nature
and is used to:
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assist in the detection and rectification of
faults and defects
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optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements over distances travelled.
When your vehicle is serviced, this technical
information can be read out from the event
and fault memory.
Services include:
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repairs
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service processes
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warranty claims
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quality assurance
The information is read out by authorised
employees of the service network (including
manufacturers)
ces. You can find more information there if
necessary.
After a fault has been rectified, the information in the fault memory is deleted or consecutively overwritten.
In normal vehicle operation, situations may
arise in which this technical data could
become personal in nature in conjunction
with other information and, if necessary, on
consultation of an approval official.
Examples include:
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accident reports
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vehicle damage
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witness testimonies
Further additional features which are contractually agreed with the customer likewise
allow specific vehicle data to be obtained
from the vehicle. Such additional features
include vehicle locating in an emergency, for
example.
Copyright information
General notes
You can find information on licences for free
and open-source software used in your vehi-
and its electronic components on the fol-
cle
lowing website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
using special diagnostic devi-
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Cockpit ................................................. 28
Instrument cluster .............................. 30
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 33
Centre console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Door control panel .............................. 37
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At a glance
Cockpit
28
Cockpit
At a glance
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles 156
;
Combination switch 107
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Instrument cluster 30
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Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 151
B
PARKTRONIC warning display 182
C
Overhead control panel 36
D
Climate control systems
122
Function Page
E
Ignition lock 143
F
Adjusting the steering
wheel 98
G
Cruise control lever 169
H
Electric parking brake 163
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Light switch 105
J
Diagnostics connection 23
K
Opening the bonnet 285
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